To guide this process, two sets of design principles were constructed. The first establishes what an optimal consideration for ecology in pre-war working-class neighborhoods would entail. The second set revolves around empowering citizens to take ownership of public space. 

To examine the effectiveness of these design principles, the neighborhood Lombok in Utrecht was chosen as a design case. The findings of this design exploration highlight the impact small local initiatives can have on urban ecology and the well-being of residents. Following this, two design scenarios were elaborated to demonstrate that, despite the spatial restrictions of pre-war working-class neighborhoods, nature inclusivity can be achieved in a variety of ways.

Because of the urgent need for nature inclusivity in many pre-war working-class neighborhoods, the utilization of this approach could greatly improve the ecological resilience of many Dutch urban ecosystems.